Liu Yuchi's character story

Liu Yuchi has two sons. The second son, Liu, suffered from corneal leukoplakia since childhood and his vision was very poor. Later, due to lack of money for treatment, his condition worsened until he became blind. A family, old and young, can't live on three acres of land at home. In 2002, Liu Yuchi came to Shenzhen alone under the introduction of his fellow villagers, carrying his homemade wooden pipa and starting his busking and begging career. Then the two sons also came to live in the rented house in Shawei. The old man is an entertainer, the eldest son picks up junk, the second son looks at fortune-telling, and the three fathers and sons have lived together until now.

Now both sons are over 40 years old, and their families have settled down, but their careers have not yet been established. In September 2008, the second daughter-in-law Yu Min died of diabetes, leaving more than 40,000 yuan in debt and a 5-year-old grandson. A poor family is worse. In order to pay off the huge debts, the three men worked hard to earn money while tightening their belts, but the old man was never stingy with love. During the Wenchuan earthquake, he donated 200 yuan money, and during the flood in Taiwan Province Province, he donated 65,438+000 yuan. This Yushu earthquake, he donated the only money that was close to 50 yuan at that time.

In the evening 10, Liu Yuchi returned to Shaweidong Village, Futian District. In this rented house, which is less than 10 square meter, all kinds of articles are placed in disorder, two wooden pipas are hung on the wall, and some bottles, waste paper and old clothes are piled up in the house. The smell is bad and few people patronize it. The only valuable home appliance is the second-hand TV bought by 60 yuan. Due to age and severe humidity, the painting has been blurred.

There is still some food scattered in the crowded and narrow space. A few sweet potatoes, a handful of dried noodles, and a large bottle of fermented bean curd that has been eaten to the bottom. Liu Yuchi's mouth is full of dentures, so he can't eat well. He said that if he came back late at night and was hungry, he would cook a handful of noodles to satisfy his hunger, and sometimes he would pick up some rotten leaves from the supermarket. When you are lucky, familiar vendors will give you some leftover bread. In order to save money, he goes to the restaurant to eat leftovers at noon, and he can only eat meat when he comes home during the Spring Festival all year round. Eggs are also a rare delicacy for him. In the messy room, a little yellow cat is sleeping in bed. The old man said that this is a stray cat that was picked up two months ago. One is to catch mice, the other is to have playmates. The monthly rent for this humble and cramped room, including sanitation, garbage and utilities, has accounted for nearly half of his monthly income.

For the kindness of their father, the two sons even appealed for support. "When the country is in trouble, we should also do something," said Liu's second son, who is blind. He didn't know about it until he heard from his father, but there was nothing he could do. Life was too hard to donate. I heard that the neighbors also came to visit, saying that Liu's family was poor, but they were all good people.

Liu Yuchi, an artist for eight years, became the focus of public discussion overnight. "Touched" has become the most frequently used word on the Internet. Even so, Liu Yuchi still makes a living as a busker as usual. The leftovers in the restaurant are eaten twice a day; The son was blind and his daughter-in-law died at home; Suffering from illness and borrowing tens of thousands of dollars, this family has already suffered the misfortune of a 60-year-old man. When talking about their own lives, they are extremely strong and full of optimism. Speaking of the Yushu earthquake in Qinghai, I cried several times and even called it pity.

After the charity, Liu Yuchi still made a living by performing arts on the streets of Shenzhen. A pair of slippers, a pipa and a broken bag are all Liu Yuchi's "work" possessions.

Last night, Liu Yuchi sang an episode of Flying Tigers in the bustling streets of Shenzhen North China. Occasionally, someone drops the change and nods his thanks.

"Because Shenzhen is richer, you may earn more money." Liu Yuchi was born in Bozhou, Anhui. In 2002, he came to Shenzhen with his two sons and started his acting career. The eldest son collects waste products in Shangsha area to earn money, and the second son, Liu, is blind and still needs people to take care of his daily life. The second daughter-in-law suffered from diabetes and died in September 2008, leaving an iou of more than 40,000 yuan and a five-year-old son. Liu Yuchi, who is 60 years old, is also suffering from illness.

One night in September 2009, he fainted in the street of Huaqiang North. A kind security guard sent him to Shenzhen Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine for rescue, and he worked hard to recover. After investigation, he suddenly became unconscious and was diagnosed as epilepsy. After being hospitalized for more than half a month, Liu Yuchi was forced to leave the hospital due to financial difficulties. I owe more than 20 thousand medical expenses, and I can only earn 20 or 30 yuan a day by performing arts.

Liu Yuchi said that he gets up every morning 1 1 and goes home at night 10. Eat two meals a day, all leftovers from the restaurant. All the year round, except for the Spring Festival, he never buys meat, and eggs are also a rare delicacy for him. The 60-year-old man has suffered many misfortunes in this family. He talks about his life with great strength and optimism. Speaking of the Yushu earthquake in Qinghai, I cried many times. "At least I have food, clothes and a house to live in. It's pitiful that they are dead and injured. "

"I really didn't have any money at the time, or I would have donated more." Hearing that many citizens were moved by him, Liu Yuchi even said he was ashamed. I'm a poor old bones, and I can't help much. When talking about donations for disaster relief, Liu Yuchi said that he would not talk too much, just something that was hot and sour in his heart.

Day: Picking up waste, selling art and begging.

After being reported by the media, Liu Yuchi's life hasn't changed much, only occasionally there are some unexpected gains. Yesterday at noon, for the work of his second son Liu, he went to the street leader to intercede, hoping to get permission to set up a stall in the street. Laws and regulations come first, and human feelings come last. Although the expected effect was not achieved, two staff members of the street office immediately gave the elderly 100 yuan to improve their lives.

Pipa in hand, old bag on back, barefoot slippers. Yesterday afternoon, Liu Yuchi appeared in the streets of Huaqiang North as usual, shuttling back and forth between bus stops, playing pipa to many passengers waiting for the bus and begging as an artist. When you pass the trash can, you can check and pick up the plastic bottle inside.

The old man was afraid that the city management would drive him away, so he put the newspaper that reported his deeds in his pocket so that he could take it out and prove that he was a good man, different from ordinary beggars. Seeing the large photo on the cover of the newspaper and the sign of the Red Cross donation on the pipa, some passengers are still skeptical, fearing that it is another way of professional begging, while some passengers simply turn their heads away from the eyes of the old man. Occasionally, someone took out change and stuffed it into Liu Yuchi's hand. From time to time, the old man will nod his head to express his thanks and say a few auspicious words like "Congratulations on getting rich".

Miss Zeng from Hubei talked with Liu Yuchi for a long time. She said that she was born in the rural area of Hubei and knew the hardships of life. She immediately gave the old man 20 yuan, but she was quite embarrassed to say that she only had 50 yuan left and had to buy medicine for her husband. A law enforcement team member in charge of maintaining order watched and said that although begging in the street is not allowed in principle, such elderly people should be considered and treated differently as appropriate.

Liu Yuchi, who is over 70 years old, is physically strong, but he is riddled with diseases. The epilepsy that has not been cured for a long time makes him almost die in the street. "This disease is easy to relapse. If it recurs, the consequences will be unimaginable. I hope that all leading comrades will take care of me. The doctor of Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital who rescued him afterwards was very careful and wrote this explanation. Liu Yuchi is a busker, begging in the street every day. He still has this paper in his pocket, saying that if something happens, this paper will be a lifesaver. There are many beggars on the streets of Huaqiang North. When talking about this matter, Liu Yuchi will insist on separating himself from them and say, "I earn money by selling art, not begging."

After an afternoon, I ordered more change from 50 yuan than usual. Regarding the future life, Liu Yuchi said that he was more helpless at home, hoping to continue performing arts and begging in Shenzhen, pay off the huge debts he owed, raise his grandchildren to go to school and change the fate of poverty.

Liu Yuchi's youngest son holds a disability certificate, hoping to find a job and not be driven away by law enforcement officers.

Stray cats are old people's playmates.